Hebrew.) Vol. I: Five Scrolls and Early Prophets. Vol. II: Latter Prophets. Vol. III: Writings. * Additional copy of Latter Prophets

Estimate

$800–$1,200

Hammer price

$750

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Capa Elon (i.e. P. de la Rouvière)

Place

Geneva

Publication

1617

Description

Four volumes. Titles within woodcut architectural columns. Initials words of each book within intricate woodcut surround

references

Vinograd, Geneva 9; Darlow & Moule 5121

summary

Rare Geneva Edition of the Hebrew Bible

Vol I: Song of Songs (ff.9); Ruth (ff. 8); Lamentations (ff. 10); Ecclesiastes (ff. 18); Esther (ff. 19); Joshua (ff. 66); Judges (ff. 63); Samuel (ff. 148); Kings (ff. 155). * Vol. II: Isaiah (ff. 107); Jeremiah (ff. 168); Ezekiel (ff. 118); Trei Asar (ff. 91). * Vol. III: Daniel (ff. 40); Ezra (ff. 24); Nehemiah (ff. 36); (4 blank); Job (ff. 54); (2 blank); Psalms (ff.3), (1 blank), (ff.1), (1 blank), (ff.131) (1 blank); Proverbs (ff. 47), (1 blank); Song of Songs (ff.9); Ruth (ff. 8); Lamentations (ff. 10); Ecclesiastes (ff. 18); Esther (ff. 19). * Additional copy Latter Prophets: Isaiah (ff. 108); (1blank); Jeremiah (ff. 132); (6 blank); Ezekiel (ff.119); (1 blank); Trei Asar (ff. 91); (5 blank). Lightly browned, few marginal notes. Uniform contemporary vellum. 16mo. Sold not subject to return

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